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PGDip in Communication Studies (GradDip)

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PGDip in Communication Studies (GradDip) is a postgraduate diploma in Communication Studies programme taught at Concordia University in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 795 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma

Field: Communication Studies

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit

International tuition: CAD 795 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: concordia.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Communication Studies is a one-year, 30-credit program for students holding a bachelor's degree in a field other than communication who want a fast-track introduction to the discipline. Delivered on Concordia's Loyola campus, the program covers core communication theory alongside hands-on production work in video, intermedia and sound, using the university's film and video editing suites, intermedia labs and sound recording studios. Admission is open to applicants with a bachelor's degree or equivalent with high standing; students whose first language is not English must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency for graduate study. The program admits students in the Fall term only. On completion, graduates receive a Graduate Diploma and gain a working foundation in modern media production and communication theory that can support further studies or entry into media-related careers.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with high standing from a recognized institution in a field other than communication. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About Concordia University

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1974

Students: 43,922

QS rank: #497 =

Programs: 250

Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in Communication Studies (GradDip) award?

Concordia University awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Communication Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in Communication Studies (GradDip) take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does PGDip in Communication Studies (GradDip) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 795 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

Can PGDip in Communication Studies (GradDip) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Concordia University.

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